Title: Santa fe shrimp with green chile tequila sauc
Categories: Fish
Yield: 1 Servings
3 Green New Mexico chiles,
-roasted, peeled, stems and
-seeds removed, chopped
24 lg Shrimp, shells removed,
-butterflied
2 tb Butter
2 tb Tequila
-juice from 3 limes
1/2 c Whipping cream
1 tb Grated lime peel
These spicy shrimp can be served as an appetizer or an entree. A dry
white wine can be substituted for the tequila if you prefer.
Saute the shrimp and green chile in the butter until they start to
lose their translucency. Remove the shrimp and keep warm. Increase
the heat and add the tequila and lime juice. While stirring, add the
cream and zest and continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Return
the shrimp to the pan and heat for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp
are done. Serves 4-6. Heat Scale: Medium.